Outside Sales Representative

American Fidelity • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our salaried account managers are responsible for selling benefits, retirement, and other supplemental insurance products and services in a defined sales territory serving an existing customer base of K-12 public schools. You will build strong, long-term relationships and develop specific, needs-based recommendations for their employees, highlighting the benefits of American Fidelity's insurance portfolio. American Fidelity Assurance Company, founded in 1960, is a private, family-owned company specializing in the education, public sector, automotive and healthcare industries with products like group and individual life, health and annuity services as well as other financial security products and services. American Fidelity is a certified Great Place to Work for All by the consulting company Great Place to Work. Being a salesperson is a challenging career, but it’s a lot easier when you enjoy coming to work and believe in what you’re selling. That’s why at American Fidelity we offer products designed to help people. We train our Sales Colleagues to serve as consultants who help people decide which products are best for them – and which aren’t. Being honest and transparent is a huge part of our culture – and that extends to our relationships with customers and policyholders. Being a Great Place to Work for All is another driver of our culture, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is valued and respected. American Fidelity specializes in the education, public sector, automotive and healthcare industries with products like group and individual life, health and annuity services as well as other financial security products and services. We’re focused on offering a different opinion to our Customers – making things easier for them by providing benefits administration and education. For our policyholders, we help provide financial security through our benefit offerings, which provide coverage for some of life’s worst events – cancer, accidents, critical illnesses, death and more – and for some of life’s best – childbirth, retirement and more.

Requirements

• Must reside in the specific territory.
• Overnight Travel is Required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on growing and maintaining existing business-to-business accounts by directly selling insurance products and services to public school districts.
• Consult with current customers to provide value and meet financial needs.
• Build strong relationships with customers and association executives.
• Develop customized needs-based employee benefits packages through annual benefit enrollments, group presentations, and new account development opportunities.
• Manage and develop new accounts within an assigned territory.

Benefits

• Base salary + uncapped commission + additional bonus potential
• Company car, company credit card and paid travel expenses.
• International sales award trips
• Average first-year income is between $87,000 to $119,000.
• 100% match when contributing 6% to your 401(k), with more matching opportunities after five years
• Defined territory
• Multiple sales career path options
• Consistent, standardized training designed for new Account Managers
• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees